"violet" meaning in English

See violet in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈvaɪlət/ Audio: en-uk-violet.ogg [UK] Forms: violet [positive], more violet [comparative], most violet [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Something that is violet in color.
    Sense id: simple-violet-en-adj-m9H3J9QB

Noun

IPA: /ˈvaɪlət/ Audio: en-uk-violet.ogg [UK] Forms: violet [singular], violets [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Violet is a color that people can see
    Sense id: simple-violet-en-noun-8lFO~-pB
  2. A violet is a type of flower.
    Sense id: simple-violet-en-noun-hYB1Y-rE
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    },
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